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Students from the Poudre School District hold signs in Old Town Square Plaza on Feb. 27, 2018, during the Walk Out protest. The protest was held by students, parents, and community members to pay respects to the children killed in the Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting in Parkland, Florida on Feb. 14, 2018, and to request better gun safety laws and regulations. (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

Ortiz: We need to prioritize people’s safety over right to bear arms

Kenia Ortiz August 4, 2019

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual authors only and does not represent a stance taken by the Collegian or its editorial board.  It's Aug. 4, 2019, and...

The "Free Speech" Wall on the CSU Plaza. (Tony Villalobos May| Collegian

Leibee and Ortiz: We are still learning about inclusive language, just like everyone else

Kenia Ortiz and Katrina Leibee July 31, 2019

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual authors only and does not represent a stance taken by the Collegian or its editorial board.  This summer, a draft of...

The surplus sale from summer 2012 sold a number of clothing items. This year's sale will be June 15 and 16. Photo credit: Today@Colorado State

Thompson: Fast fashion is bad for consumers, laborers, environment

Madison Thompson July 30, 2019

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by the Collegian or its editorial board. Fashion is a form of expression,...

Sage Sullivan fully embraces the repeal on banned toplessness in Fort Collins. Photo by Kaitlyn Ancell | Collegian

Rego: The legal choice for women to be topless isn’t an invitation for catcalling

Shay Rego July 29, 2019

Editor’s Note: The views expressed in the following column are those of the writer only and do not necessarily represent the views of The Collegian or its editorial board. Fort Collins has lifted the...

ASCSU President and Vice President candidates answer questions during the LSC Theatre Debate April 3. (Matt Tackett | Collegian)

Vander Graaff: Categorization is root of our political problems

Abby Vander July 28, 2019

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. Identity is becoming an increasingly...

Collegian File Photo

Thompson: Voluntourism is unsustainable form of activism

Madison Thompson July 24, 2019

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. In middle school, I remember...

Ortiz: The new "Lion King" is for adults ONLY

Ortiz: The new “Lion King” is for adults ONLY

Kenia Ortiz July 23, 2019

Editor’s note: This is a satire piece from The Collegian’s opinion section. Real names may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read editor’s notes are subject to being offended. On...

Freshman Brian Dusek, Senior Claire Stanziale, Junior Jenna Fischer at CSUnite, representing ideals of inclusivity and safe spaces. (Collegian file photo)

Leibee: There is something to be said for getting out of comfort zones

Katrina Leibee July 22, 2019

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. No one wants to acknowledge...

Vander Graaff: Don't expect women to solve toxic masculinity

Vander Graaff: Don’t expect women to solve toxic masculinity

Abby Vander July 21, 2019

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. Women handle a lot. Pew Research...

Knapsack features handmade soaps that are unique to the area. Photo credit: Nicole Towne

Rego: Stay sexually hygienic this summer

Shay Rego July 16, 2019

Editor’s Note: The views expressed in the following column are those of the writer only and do not necessarily represent the views of The Collegian or its editorial board. The hot summer months can...

Kanye West album art for "Yandhi." (Photo Courtesy of Kanye West | GOOD Music)

Leibee: Rethink ways we criticize music

Katrina Leibee July 15, 2019

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board.  One of the biggest cultural...

The starting line of Jog for Jack, a fundraising run organized by the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity in order to help one of their members to cover medical expenses after a life-threatening car accident last summer.

Ziel: We need to talk about the Try Guys

Renee Ziel July 14, 2019

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. With summer at its peak, body...

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